David Aldrich DeVries, 77, of New Era, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, June 5, 2024.  He was born April 20, 1947, in Muskegon, the son of Henry and Anna Mae (Newmyer) DeVries.

David was an avid hunter.  He spent many of his younger years serving on the Shelby Fire Department. Many knew him for his building skills, having worked on many houses over his career.

David is survived by:  his wife of 57 years, Sharon DeVries; children, Larry DeVries, Todd (Kara) DeVries; grandchildren, Cameron (Alexis) DeVries, Spencer (Kaitlyn) DeVries, Devon (Morgan) DeVries, Dakota DeVries and Tanner DeVries; seven great-grandchildren and a sister; and his beloved hunting companion, Opie.

David was preceded in death by: his parents, Henry and Anna Mae; daughter-in-law Tammy.

The family will receive friends at 10:30 AM, Saturday, July 6, 2024, at Little Point Sauble Church, 688 Stone Church Road, Shelby, MI 49455.

Please consider memorial contributions to: American Cancer Society, 129 Jefferson Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 or National Kidney Foundation of Michigan, 1169 Oak Valley Drive
Ann, Arbor, MI 48108.

Harris Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

www.harrisfhome.com